Maintenance and Operations Manager

Job summary

Oversee the ski hill’s year-round operations, budgets, maintenance services, snowmaking schedules, and equipment installation and repair. Recruit and train staff, negotiate with suppliers and clients, contribute to pricing and promotional strategies, and foster a workplace culture aligned with company values.

Job details

Employment - Maintenance and Operations Manager Maintenance and Operations Manager Cape Smokey Full-Time Weekdays Weekends Evenings Nights On-Call Holidays Description Maintenance and Operations Manager Cape Smokey is a high-end real estate development company that is in the process of developing a major year-round resort and ski hill at Cape Smokey, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Cape Smokey features the first gondola in Atlantic Canada, a 16-run ski hill (with additional runs being added), and will feature a restaurant, microbrewery, and a treewalk. We are located at 38696 Cabot Trail Road, Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, B0C 1L0, Canada. We are seeking a qualified and experienced Maintenance and Operations Manager (NOC 70012) to oversee the overall operations and maintenance of our ski hill. This is a permanent, non-seasonal, position. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures for the operation of the ski hill; Prepare budgets for the ski hill and monitor revenues and expenses; Plan, organize, and direct maintenance services for the ski hill; Develop, implement, and manage snow making and other maintenance schedules year-round; Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of snowmaking equipment and other machinery; Participate in the development of pricing and promotional strategies for Cape Smokey; Negotiate with suppliers for the provision of materials and supplies; Recruit and supervise staff, and oversee training of new staff; Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs; Negotiate with clients for the use of facilities for conventions, banquets, receptions and other functions; Lead a progressive workplace culture rooted in our company’s values. Requirements At least 5 years’ maintenance management experience at a year-round ski resort; College Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree Must have contracting experience; Must be willing to work flexible and irregular hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, due to snowmaking and equipment maintenance schedules; Superior communications skills; Analytical and problem-solving skills; Must have strong occupational health and safety leadership skills; Must be discrete and diplomatic. Language Of Work English Hours This position is a full-time, permanent, position for 40 hours per week. Salary The qualified applicant will be paid an annual salary of $115,000 CAD. Benefits/Bonuses Ongoing training; Performance-based annual bonus of up to 15% Health, Dental and Vision Benefits. Location: The location of work is Ingonish, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Website: https://capesmokey.ca/ How To Apply Cape Smokey will be accepting applications for this opportunity via their Human Resource Information System (HRIS), or other external site. Please follow the link and the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. How To Apply Qualified applicants, please send your resume, cover letter and your possible start date via email to: Linda Berchinova hr@capesmokeyholding.com 38696 Cabot Trail Road, Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia, B0C 1L0, Canada +1 902 517-0371 Apply here Willing to hire International Applicants This employment opportunity is open for qualified and eligible opportunity seekers domestically and internationally. Applications will be considered regardless of working status in Canada. Location Information Community Ingonish County Victoria County Province NS Country Canada Opportunity Information Employer Cape Smokey NOC Code — Experience Required Yes Available Openings 1 Pay Type Salary Pay Period Annually Remuneration Per Pay Period $115000.00 per year (to be negotiated) Estimated Weekly Hours — Start Date April 1st 2026 End Date — Language English Language Proficiency Level Posted on September 21st 2026 Expires December 31st 2026 Share this opportunity

What you’ll do

Oversee the ski hill’s year-round operations, budgets, maintenance services, snowmaking schedules, and equipment installation and repair. Recruit and train staff, negotiate with suppliers and clients, contribute to pricing and promotional strategies, and foster a workplace culture aligned with company values.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of maintenance management experience at a year-round ski resort, a college diploma or bachelor’s degree, and contracting experience. Candidates must be able to work flexible and irregular hours and demonstrate strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, occupational health and safety leadership, discretion, and diplomacy.

Benefits

• Ongoing Training
• Performance-Based Annual Bonus
• Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Maintenance Management
• Ski Resort Operations
• Budgeting
• Revenue and Expense Monitoring
• Maintenance Planning
• Snowmaking
• Equipment Installation and Repair
• Preventative Maintenance
• Pricing and Promotional Strategy
• Supplier Negotiation
• Recruitment and Staff Supervision
• Staff Training
• Contracting
• Occupational Health and Safety Leadership
• Communication
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Hospitality
• Sports & Recreation
• Trades
• Security & Safety